I just got arrested for a State of Alaska DUI / Refusal charge. What happens
next?

ISSUE ONE:The Alaska Implied Consent Proceeding: The most pressing matter may
be requesting an appeal / hearing of your implied consent administrative
revocation. Your Alaska license (or your right to drive in Alaska if you're not a
Alaska
license driver) was most likely revoked for anywhere from 90 days to five years
for failing a breath test or refusing a breath, blood, or urine test. The
length of the proposed revocation depends on how many prior convictions you have
for DUI or refusal to take a chemical test--the greater the number of prior
convictions, the longer the revocation period.

You have only
a short time (generally seven days) to request an Administrative Review - Hearing to challenge the
implied consent administrative revocation. [The administrative review
hearing is sometimes referred to as a DMV hearing.] Read your implied consent ("Notice and Order of Revocation")
paperwork carefully. If you represent yourself in
this proceeding, make sure your request is sent / delivered in a timely and
correct manner.

(a)
A person who operates or drives a motor vehicle in this state or who operates an
aircraft as defined in AS 28.35.030(u) or who operates a watercraft as defined in AS
28.35.030(u)
shall be
considered to have given consent to a chemical test or tests of the person's
breath for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of the person's
blood or breath if lawfully arrested for an offense arising out of acts alleged
to have been committed while the person was operating or driving a motor vehicle
or operating an aircraft or a watercraft while under the influence of an
alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance
or if lawfully arrested under AS 28.35.280 for the offense of minor operating a
vehicle after consuming alcohol. The test or tests shall be administered at the
direction of a law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that
the person was operating or driving a motor vehicle or operating an aircraft or
a watercraft in this state while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage,
inhalant, or controlled substance or that the person was a minor operating a
vehicle after consuming alcohol.

(b)
A person who operates or drives a motor vehicle in this state or who operates an
aircraft or watercraft shall be considered to have given consent to a
preliminary breath test for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of
the person's blood or breath. A law enforcement officer may administer a
preliminary breath test at the scene of the incident if the officer has probable
cause to believe that a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle, aircraft,
or watercraft is impaired by the ingestion of alcoholic beverages and that the
person

(1)
was operating or driving a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft that is
involved in an accident;

(2)
committed a moving traffic violation or unlawfully operated an aircraft or
watercraft; in this paragraph, "unlawfully" means in violation of any federal,
state, or municipal statute, regulation, or ordinance, except for violations
that do not provide reason to believe that the operator's ability to operate the
aircraft or watercraft was impaired by the ingestion of alcoholic beverages; or

(3)
was operating or driving a motor vehicle in violation of AS 28.35.029(a).

* * * * *

(g)
A person who operates or drives a motor vehicle in this state shall be
considered to have given consent to a chemical test or tests of the person's
breath and blood for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of the
person's breath and blood and shall be considered to have given consent to a
chemical test or tests of the person's blood and urine for the purpose of
determining the presence of controlled substances in the person's blood and
urine if the person is involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes death or
serious physical injury to another person. The test or tests may be administered
at the direction of a law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe
that the person was operating or driving a motor vehicle in this state that was
involved in an accident causing death or serious physical injury to another
person.

(h)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict searches or seizures
under a warrant issued by a judicial officer, in addition to a test permitted
under this section.

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ISSUE TWO: The Criminal Case: Separate from the administrative revocation is the criminal charge
for one or more of the following offenses:

Driving under the influence (DUI);

Driving under the influence in a commercial motor vehicle
(DUI-CMV);

Refusal to submit to a chemical test (Refusal);

Refusal to submit to a chemical test by a driver of a
commercial motor vehicle (Refusal-CMV);

Minor operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol;

Minor's refusal to submit.

Under Alaska law, it is unlawful for any person to
operate or drive a motor vehicle or operates an aircraft or a watercraft (1)
while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, intoxicating liquor,
inhalant, or any controlled substance or a combination of the above; or (2) if,
as determined by a chemical test taken within four hours after the alleged
operating or driving, the person registers 0.08 percent or more of alcohol
in
their breath or blood. See AS 28.35.030.

It is also a criminal offense under Alaska law to refuse to submit to
a chemical (breath / blood / urine) test. See AS 28.35.032.
This offense is commonly referred to as a refusal to submit.

Important: The administrative revocation proceeding and the criminal case are completely separate from one another.
A "win" or "loss" in one proceeding has no effect on the other proceeding.

Will my Alaska driver license be revoked / suspended?

RELATED TO ISSUE ONE ABOVE: Your Alaska driver license (or
your right to drive in Alaska if you do not have a valid Alaska license) may be
revoked for failing a breath test or for refusing a breath, urine, or blood test. If you act within seven days of your arrest you can request an appeal of the
proposed suspension by the DMV for failing or
refusing the test. If you do not request a timely Administrative Review -
Hearing, your revocation
will start on the eighth day following your arrest.

If you or your attorney makes a timely request for an
administrative hearing, the proposed revocation will generally not
start until a hearing is held. If your review / hearing is successful, of
course, you will face no administrative revocation (though you still face the
criminal charge(s).

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RELATED TO ISSUE TWO ABOVE:If you are convicted of the DUI charge
or the charge of refusal to submit to the chemical test, you will also lose your license
for a time (or
your right to drive in Alaska if you don't have a valid Alaska license).
This revocation is separate and distinct from the administrative revocation for failing /
refusing a breath test. It is important to note that these separate
revocations may run concurrently or consecutively.

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Also keep in mind that
your license can be revoked / suspended for a variety of other reasons e.g.
reckless driving, excessive demerit points, hit and run.

What is the difference between a suspension and a revocation?

With a suspension, the
privilege of operating a motor vehicle is temporarily taken away. At the end of
the suspension,

and upon meeting any reinstatement requirements, you must apply for a duplicate

license at one of our field offices. In Alaska, your driving privileges will be
suspended for:

With a revocation,
the
privilege of operating a motor vehicle is taken away and the license is revoked.
At the

end of revocation, a new license may be

obtained once reinstatement requirements are met. Driving privileges will
be revoked for the following court convictions:

DUI,
or refusal to take a chemical test;

Driving while license is cancelled, suspended, or revoked;

Reckless driving;

Failure to stop and render aid at the scene when involved in a personal
injury collision.

Committing a felony in connection with a motor vehicle causing injury or
death such as

a

ssault with a vehicle.

The
DMV will revoke driving privileges, administratively, for the following

offenses:

Refusal to submit to a chemical test following an arrest for DUI;

Breath
test result of .08 or higher (or .04 or higher if operating a commercial
motor vehicle)

f

ollowing an arrest for DUI;

Habitual violations of motor vehicle laws;

Being
a minors (under 21) and operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol;

Being
a minors (under 21) and refusing to submit to chemical testing;

Being
a minors (under 21) and using a false driver’s license to obtain alcohol.

The
DMV may take action against your

driving privileges regardless of the outcome of any related court proceeding.

What happens if I get caught driving while my license is suspended / revoked?

Driving without
privileges (suspended-DWLS / revoked-DWLR) should be avoided as it is a new misdemeanor crime.
Penalties include jail time, a fine, and an additional license suspension. These
penalties increase if you have prior convictions for driving without privileges
during the past 10 years. The court will generally lengthen your
suspension / revocation by an additional 90 days. Ten demerit points are
added to your driving record following a conviction.

If you drive while revoked for a criminal conviction for DUI or refusal, you
generally face a minimum 10 day jail sentence. If you're still on
probation for the criminal charges, DWLR / DWLS constitutes a probation violation (PV)
as well as a new criminal offense. Refer to the statute below for more
information.

AS 28.15.291. Driving while license canceled,
suspended, revoked, or in violation of a limitation.

(a)
A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if the person

(1)
drives a motor vehicle on a highway or vehicular way or area at a time when that
person's driver's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a license
has been canceled, suspended, or revoked in this or another jurisdiction; or

(2)
drives in violation of a limitation placed upon that person's license or
privilege to drive in this or another jurisdiction.

(b)
Upon conviction under (a) of this section, the court

(1)
shall impose a minimum sentence of imprisonment

(A)
if the person has not been previously convicted, of not less than 10 days with
10 days suspended, including a mandatory condition of probation that the
defendant complete not less than 80 hours of community work service;

(B)
if the person has been previously convicted, of not less than 10 days;

(C)
if the person's driver's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a
license was revoked under circumstances described in AS 28.15.181(c)(1), or if the person was driving in
violation of a limited license issued under AS 28.15.201(d) following that revocation, of not less than
20 days with 10 days suspended, and a fine of not less than $500, including a
mandatory condition of probation that the defendant complete not less than 80
hours of community work service;

(D)
if the person's driver's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a
license was revoked under circumstances described in AS 28.15.181(c)(2), (3), or (4) or if the person was
driving in violation of a limited license issued under AS 28.15.201(d) following that revocation, of not less than
30 days and a fine of not less than $1,000;

(2)
may impose additional conditions of probation;

(3)
may not

(A)
suspend execution of sentence or grant probation except on condition that the
person serve a minimum term of imprisonment and perform required community work
service as provided in (1) of this subsection;

(B)
suspend imposition of sentence;

(4)
shall revoke the person's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a
license, and the person may not be issued a new license or a limited license nor
may the privilege to drive or obtain a license be restored for an additional
period of not less than 90 days after the date that the person would have been
entitled to restoration of driving privileges; and

(5)
may order that the motor vehicle that was used in commission of the offense be
forfeited under AS 28.35.036.

(c)
It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under (a) of this section that the
person's license was suspended under AS 28.22.041 and the person provides proof of liability
insurance meeting the requirements of AS 28.22 and proof that the insurance was
in effect at the time of the accident that led to the suspension.

(d)
In this section, "previously convicted" means having been convicted in this or
another jurisdiction, within 10 years preceding the date of the present offense,
of a violation of this section, of AS 28.33.150, or another law or ordinance
with substantially similar elements.

I really need to drive. Will I be able to get a
limited / restricted / occupational / conditional / probationary permit?

A temporary limited license may
be available to you if your license is revoked and you had a valid Alaska
Driver License at the time of your revocation.
The temporary restricted license typically allows you to drive to and from work and on the job.
Limited license are not available for administrative revocations or convictions
related to refusals. Also, you may not be able to obtain a limited license
if you have a prior DUI or refusal conviction.

Speak to your Alaska DUI lawyer about
whether you qualify and how to apply for this limited license.
The State of Alaska does not issue
restricted CDL permits.
There is usually at least some waiting period
required before you can become eligible for a temporary limited license.

What is the difference between a DUI, DWI, OWI, DWAI,
etc.?

These terms are all acronyms that refer to the offense commonly known
as "drunk driving." Different states have different names for the
crime.
For example, in Texas the charge is known as
DWI;
in Oregon DUII.
Alaska law / courts generally use the term
"driving under the influence" or DUI. The term "refusal" of
course refers to the criminal charge of refusing to take a chemical test under
Alaska's implied consent law.

Is a DUI offense or a refusal offense in Alaska a misdemeanor or felony
crime?

In Alaska, DUIand refusal charges are usually misdemeanor
offenses. If you have two or more prior convictions of DUI or refusal
within the past 10 years, the new DUI or refusal charge is a felony offense. Note that a
DUI and refusal arising out of the same event counts as one prior conviction for
these purposes.

What type of penalties might I face if I am convicted of
an Alaska DUI or refusal charge?

Upon conviction of an Alaska DUI or Alaska refusal charge, a defendant can
receive a variety of penalties including drug / alcohol evaluation / treatment. A
minimum range of penalties is set forth below:

ALASKA DUI / REFUSAL PENALTY CHART

DUI / REFUSAL CONVICTION

TYPICALRANGE OF PENALTIES

First Alaska DUI / Refusal(misdemeanor)

72 hours or more jail;

$1500+ in fines and fees;

90 day Alaska license revocation;

install an IID for 12 months.

Second Alaska DUI / Refusal(misdemeanor)

20 days or more jail;

$3000+ in fines;

one year Alaska license revocation;

install an IID for 24 months.

Third Alaska DUI / Refusalone or both priors outside of 10 years
(misdemeanor)

Note 1: For a fifth offense, the
minimum jail time is 240 days for a misdemeanor and 360 days for a
felony.
Note 2: Person whose license was revoked for life following a
felony DUI or felony refusal conviction may apply for reinstatement
after 10 years.
Note 3: If you're convicted of a DUI in a commercial motor
vehicle, your CDL will be revoked for one year for a first offense and
lifetime for a subsequent offense.
Note 4: Ten demerit points are added to your driving record for a
DUI / refusal conviction.

Will my lawyer be able to plea bargain / negotiate my Alaska DUI
/ refusal charge
down to a lesser offense?

Possibly. Plea bargaining and charge reduction are two areas
that any experienced Alaska DUI lawyer would discuss with the prosecutor on the
client's behalf. Often times your only option is to plead guilty to
the charge or take your case to trial.

Will an Alaska DUI go on "my driving record?"

Yes. A DUI conviction will go on your Alaska driving record
and will stay on your record forever.

Just how much jail / prison time will I have to do if I am convicted of an
Alaska
refusal or DUI charge?

The amount of
incarceration (jail or prison) received will depend on a number of factors,
including (but not limited to) the following:

• whether the
sentencing judge feels you have accepted responsibility for your actions.

Refer to the table above for minimum jail sentences that the court must impose.

I
am licensed to drive in a state other than Alaska and I was cited for a DUI in
Alaska. Will my driver license be revoked / suspended?

Alaska
only has the authority to revoke your right to drive in the State of Alaska.
However, Alaska and 44 other states and the District of Columbia
have adopted an agreement known as the "Driver License Compact."
Alaska
will report an Alaska DUI conviction to the home state of the
driver (assuming the home state has also adopted the Compact). Your home
state will then generally take action to revoke / suspend your license.

This also works in reverse. If you are a Alaska
licensed driver and you are convicted of a DUI / DWI / OUI charge in
another state, Alaska will likely revoke your license if it learns of the
conviction.

Will I have to install a Breath
Alcohol Ignition
Interlock Device on my car?

A breath alcohol ignition interlock device is a breath alcohol
measurement device that is connected to a motor vehicle ignition. In order
to start the motor vehicle, a driver must blow a breath sample into the device
which then measures alcohol concentration. If the alcohol concentration
exceeds the startup set point on the interlock device, the motor vehicle will
not start.

You will likely have
to install an ignition interlock device for a year for a first Alaska DUI /
refusal offense; two years for a second Alaska DUI offense; and three years for
a third Alaska DUI conviction. Talk to your lawyer about whether this
requirement applies to your situation.

What happens if I tamper with or try to avoid the Ignition Interlock
Device.

Tampering with an ignition interlock device is a criminal offense. If
you're on probation for your DUI or refusal charge, it would also likely violate
your probation. Refer to the statute below:

AS 11.76.140. Avoidance of ignition interlock device.

(a)
A person commits the crime of avoidance of ignition interlock device if the
person knowingly

(1)
circumvents or tampers with an ignition interlock device in a manner intended to
allow a person on probation under AS 12.55.102 , with a condition of sentence
under AS 12.55.102 , or who has an ignition interlock limited license to avoid
using the device [class A misdemeanor];

(2)
rents a motor vehicle to a person and with criminal negligence disregards the
fact that the person is on probation under AS 12.55.102 , has a condition of
sentence under AS 12.55.102 , or has an ignition interlock limited license,
unless the vehicle is equipped with an ignition interlock device described in AS
12.55.102 [class B misdemeanor]; or

(3)
loans a motor vehicle to a person and knowingly disregards the fact that the
person is on probation under AS 12.55.102 , has a condition of sentence under AS
12.55.102 , or has an ignition interlock limited license, unless the vehicle is
equipped with an ignition interlock device described in AS 12.55.102 [class B
misdemeanor].

What will an Alaska DUI / refusal charge do to my
insurability?

If your insurance
company finds out about a Alaska DUI / refusal one of two things are likely to
happen. Either your Alaska insurer will raise your rates or you may be
cancelled or non-renewed. Your insurance company will learn of your DUI if
you have to file an SR-22.

What is an SR-22 / Proof of Financial Responsibility?

An SR-22 is a
form from an Alaska licensed insurance company certifying
that you have purchased liability insurance that meets the minimum required
coverage limits. The SR-22 provides proof to the Alaska DMV that you are
insured. If you cancel your insurance or the insurance company cancels
your policy before your suspension period is over, the company must notify DMV
that the certificate is canceled.

An SR-22 must be maintained
for at least five years from the date you're eligible for reinstatement following an
Alaska DUI or refusal conviction.

What will a DUI / refusal conviction do to my
ability to enter Canada?

Having a DUI or a refusal conviction
generally makes you criminally inadmissible to Canada for at least 10 years.
On rare occasions, a person may be deemed rehabilitated when less than 10 years
has elapsed since the conviction. Consult Canada's
Citizen and Immigration website to learn more.

What happens if I was on probation for
an offense when I got arrested for my Alaska DUI / refusal charge?

Committing a new crime while you're on probation for a
previous offense creates two problems. First, you face the new DUI charge.
Second, you face a probation violation hearing for failing to obey all laws (a
standard condition of probation). The most serious scenario is if you
receive an Alaska DUI / refusal when you're already on probation for a DUI
conviction. Speak to a lawyer as soon as possible.

I'm not a United States citizen. Will an Alaska DUI /
refusal conviction result in my removal from this country?

Probably not. Typical, run of the mill Alaska DUI and refusal convictions
are not considered crimes of moral turpitude or aggravated felonies resulting in
removal. It is important to consult an experienced immigration lawyer
about your situation just as you should consult with an experienced criminal
defense lawyer about your pending DUI charge.

Keep these two points in mind. First, it is vitally important to answer honestly
all questions about prior arrests / convictions on immigration and Visa
applications and forms. Lying on these forms is often considered more
serious than any DUI conviction. Second, non-citizens must take extra care
not to drive on a suspended or revoked license.

What will an Alaska DUI conviction do to my ability to
travel to Canada?

Having a DUI conviction generally
makes you criminally inadmissible to Canada for at least five (sometimes 10) years
from the date your sentence ended. Consult
Canada's Citizen and Immigration website for more
information.

I missed my Alaska court appearance. What do I do now?

Failing to appear (FTA) for court is to be avoided. When you miss a court
appearance, bad things follow. At a minimum, the Alaska court typically
issues a warrant for your arrest (known as a bench warrant). Talk to an
attorney as soon as possible. Often, your only option is to turn
yourself in on the outstanding warrant. A new court date will then be
scheduled.

If you live outside of Alaska and you're facing a misdemeanor DUI charge, you
may be able to have a lawyer appear in your place for most court
appearances assuming that you hire an attorney ahead of time. This can be
especially helpful if you're an out of state resident that received a DUI in
Alaska.

I was also charged with reckless driving / negligent driving? What
does this mean?

Under Alaska law, a person who drives a motor vehicle in a manner that creates a
substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm to a person or to property is guilty
of reckless driving. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor offense and results
in 10 demerit points on your driving record.

A person who drives a motor vehicle in a manner that creates an unjustifiable
risk of harm to a person or to property and who, as a result of the creation of
the risk, actually endangers a person or property is guilty of negligent
driving. Negligent driving is an infraction and results in six demerit
points on your driving record. It is also a lesser included offense of the
more serious charge of reckless driving.

I was involved in an accident as part of my DUI.
What do I need to know?

A driver's responsibility following an Alaska accident is set forth in the
following Alaska statutes. Failure to comply with the obligations below is
commonly referred to as the crime of "leaving the scene of an accident" or in
some states "hit and run." A conviction for leaving the scene of an
accident results in nine demerit points on your driving record.

Section 28.35.050. Action of operator immediately after an accident.

(a)
An operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death
of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or
as close to it as possible and return to, and remain at, the scene until the
operator has fulfilled the requirements of AS 28.35.060 (see below).

(b)
The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a
vehicle driven or attended by a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the
scene of the accident or as close to it as possible and return to, and remain
at, the scene of the accident until the operator has fulfilled the requirements
of AS 28.35.060 (see below).

(c)
The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a
vehicle that is unattended shall immediately stop at the scene of the accident
and undertake reasonable means and efforts to locate and notify the operator or
owner of the damaged unattended vehicle of the name and address of the operator
and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle. If the operator or
owner of the unattended vehicle cannot be located then the operator shall leave
in a conspicuous place in or upon the unattended vehicle, a writing stating the
name and address of the operator and of the owner of the vehicle that struck the
unattended vehicle and setting forth a statement of the circumstances of the
accident.

(a)
The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or
death of a person or damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person
shall give the operator's name, address, and vehicle license number to the
person struck or injured, or the operator or occupant, or the person attending,
and the vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injured reasonable
assistance, including making of arrangements for attendance upon the person by a
physician and transportation, in a manner that will not cause further injury, to
a hospital for medical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is desirable.
Under no circumstances is the giving of assistance or other compliance with the
provisions of this paragraph evidence of the liability of an operator for the
accident.

(b)
Except as provided in (c) of this section, a person who fails to comply with any
of the requirements of this section is, upon conviction, punishable by
imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than $500, or
by both. This provision does not apply to a person incapacitated by the accident
to the extent that the person is physically incapable of complying with the
requirement.

(c)
A person who fails to comply with a requirement of this section regarding
assisting an injured person is, upon conviction, punishable by imprisonment for
not more than 10 years, or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both. This
provision does not apply to a person incapacitated by the accident to the extent
that the person is physically incapable of complying with the requirement.

Section 28.35.070. Examination or impounding before repair.

A person may not make or have made repairs to damage or injury to a motor
vehicle that could have been caused by collision with a person or property
without first notifying the Department of Public Safety, chief of police, or in
the absence of these, the nearest police officer or other peace officer, who
shall immediately examine the vehicle and make a full report subscribed by the
person in whose custody the vehicle then is. * * * * *

Section 28.35.080. Immediate notice of accident.

(a)
The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to or
death of a person or total property damage to an apparent extent of $2,000 or
more shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of the
accident to the local police department if the accident occurs within a
municipality, otherwise to the Department of Public Safety.

(b)
The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to or
death of a person or total property damage to an apparent extent of $2,000 or
more shall, within 10 days after the accident, forward a written report of the
accident to the Department of Administration and to the local police department
if the accident occurs within a municipality. A report is not required under
this subsection if the accident is investigated by a peace officer.

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Section 28.35.090. Rendering of report by others.

(a)
Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving an immediate
notice of an accident as required in AS 28.35.080and there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident
capable of doing so, the occupant shall make or give the notice not given by the
driver.

(b)
Whenever the driver is physically incapable of making a written report of an
accident as required in AS 28.35.080
and the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, then the owner of the vehicle
involved in the accident shall within five days after learning of the accident
make the report not made by the driver.

Section 28.35.110. Penalty for giving false information in report or
failing to report.

(a)
A person who gives information in reports as required in AS 28.35.080 knowing or
having reason to believe that the information is false is punishable by a fine
of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by
both.

(b)
The department shall suspend the license or permit to drive and the nonresident
operating privileges of a person failing to report an accident as provided in
AS 28.35.080until the report is
filed. The department may extend the suspension by not more than 30 days. A
person failing to make a report as required in AS
28.35.080is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is
punishable by a fine of not more than $200, or by imprisonment for not more than
90 days, or by both.

Can I represent myself in court on my Alaska DUI, refusal, and /
or other criminal charges?

Yes. You
have a constitutional right to represent yourself on any Alaska criminal charge no matter
how serious including a DUI charge. Keep in mind that Alaska DUI /
refusal defense is a complex
area of the law as shown by the information in this website. If you cannot afford to
hire your own criminal defense lawyer, you absolutely should apply for court appointed counsel
to represent you. You have no right to court appointed counsel at the
administrative hearing related to the implied consent license proceeding.

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